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Ermold Family History

Ermold Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Armold, Arnold, Edmond, Ormond, Herold, Ermel, Esmond, Ercole, Gerold

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Where is the Ermold family from?

You can see how Ermold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ermold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ermold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ermold families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ermold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ermold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ermold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ermold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ermold. 29% of Ermold men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Knitter
    15%

What Ermold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Ermold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ermold census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Ermold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Ermold. For the veterans among your Ermold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ermold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ermold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ermold in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ermold ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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